Editorial

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Snow is beautiful. Everyone seems to agree with this statement although many want to stay inside where it is warm and look outside to see it. Others just revel in it, especially the children and young people. Its properties of lightness, whiteness and slipperiness make it wonderful for skiing and sledding and using snowmobiles.
Where does snow come from? Let us see what Scripture says.
For as the rain cometh down, and the snow from heaven, and returneth not thither, but watereth the earth, and maketh it bring forth and bud, that it may give seed to the sower, and bread to the eater: so shall My word be that goeth forth out of My mouth: it shall not return unto Me void, but it shall accomplish that which I please, and it shall prosper in the thing whereto I sent it. Isa. 55:10, 1110For as the rain cometh down, and the snow from heaven, and returneth not thither, but watereth the earth, and maketh it bring forth and bud, that it may give seed to the sower, and bread to the eater: 11So shall my word be that goeth forth out of my mouth: it shall not return unto me void, but it shall accomplish that which I please, and it shall prosper in the thing whereto I sent it. (Isaiah 55:10‑11).
Whatever comes from heaven is good for the earth sooner or later. Water is absolutely essential for life. Snow is water in a different form and wherever it falls it reflects the light so efficiently that even in the middle of the night there is enough light to see the way. Also a covering of snow is a wonderful insulation to protect whatever life is below it. Snow also deposits some nitrogen for plants to feed on.
The Word of God which likewise has come down from God out of heaven is of far greater value. In Isa. 1:1818Come now, and let us reason together, saith the Lord: though your sins be as scarlet, they shall be as white as snow; though they be red like crimson, they shall be as wool. (Isaiah 1:18) it says, "Come now, and let us reason together, saith the Lord: though your sins be as scarlet, they shall be as white as snow; though they be red like crimson, they shall be as wool." New birth and growth for the new life are by the Word of God. Frequently, when the Lord is described in Scripture, snow is used to show His purity, brightness and glory. We cite the following examples:
I beheld till the thrones were cast down, and the Ancient of days did sit, whose garment was white as snow, and the hair of His head like the pure wool: His throne was like the fiery flame, and His wheels as burning fire. Dan. 7:99I beheld till the thrones were cast down, and the Ancient of days did sit, whose garment was white as snow, and the hair of his head like the pure wool: his throne was like the fiery flame, and his wheels as burning fire. (Daniel 7:9).
His raiment became shining, exceeding white as snow; so as no fuller on earth can white them. Mark 9:33And his raiment became shining, exceeding white as snow; so as no fuller on earth can white them. (Mark 9:3).
His head and His hairs were white like wool, as white as snow; and His eyes were as a flame of fire. Rev. 1:1414His head and his hairs were white like wool, as white as snow; and his eyes were as a flame of fire; (Revelation 1:14).
The writer of the Proverbs speaks of snow as refreshment saying, "As the cold of snow in the time of harvest, so is a faithful messenger to them that send him: for he refresheth the soul of his masters." Prov. 25:1313As the cold of snow in the time of harvest, so is a faithful messenger to them that send him: for he refresheth the soul of his masters. (Proverbs 25:13).
Job also tells us where the snow comes from in chapter 37, verses 5 and 6: "God thundereth marvelously with His voice; great things doeth He, which we cannot comprehend. For He saith to the snow, Be thou on the earth; likewise to the small rain, and to the great rain of His strength." How wonderful to know that our God is in full control of all the elements. For the Christian, nothing happens by chance but instead. "All things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to His purpose." Rom. 8:2828And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to his purpose. (Romans 8:28).
Men are sure that snow always appears as tiny six-sided crystals. Why is this? Ed.